Joann M. Kunzman

JoAnn M. Kunzman, 92 of Albion, NE passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Society, Albion, NE.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 4, 2024, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Albion, NE, with Fr. Mark Tomasiewicz officiating. Interment will follow at St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Friday at the church with a 7:00 p.m. wake service.

Memorials are suggested to family for later designation.

JoAnn Marilyn Kunzman, daughter of Hollis and Dorothy (Larson) Goodman was born on December 12, 1931, at the family home in Newman Grove, NE. She was baptized and confirmed at Shell Creek Lutheran Church in Newman Grove, NE. JoAnn attended Newman Grove High School and graduated with the class of 1949. Following graduation JoAnn taught at District 58 just north of Newman Grove, NE.

On June 23, 1951, JoAnn married the love of her life, Edward Kunzman at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Albion, NE. They made their home in Albion where they raised their six children. JoAnn and Ed bought Fairview Lanes in 1972 and continued to operate the bowling alley until the 1980s.

JoAnn was a long-time member of the St. Michael's Catholic Church. She volunteered at the Mission store and St. Michael's library as well as being a para in the kindergarten room at St. Michael's.

JoAnn was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She was a good friend to many and very protective of her loved ones. JoAnn enjoyed golfing, sewing, knitting, dancing, and was an avid card player. She especially loved babies and welcoming each new addition to the family.

JoAnn is survived by her six children: Connie (Pete) Sallach of Albion, NE; Stan (Sharon) Kunzman of Albion, NE; Laura (Jim) Carder of Albion, NE; Teresa (Terry) Borer of Papillion, NE; Angie (David) Iverson of Springfield, NE; Mary Allen of Shawnee, KS; 18 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter; one brother: Roland (Sally) Goodman of Bennington, NE; two sisters: Janice (Jerry) Sokol of Norfolk, NE; Kathy (Ted) Sup of Kearney, NE; three sisters-in-law: Marion Kunzman of Albion, NE; Jeanne Goodman of Colorado; Joan Goodman of Arizona; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Hollis and Dorothy Goodman; husband: Edward Kunzman; brothers: Duane and Don Goodman; great-granddaughter: Sydnee Sallach; mother and father-in-law: Anton and Florence Kunzman; along with several beloved brothers and sisters-in-law.